Goal of yoga
The goal of yoga may range from improving health to achieving Moksha.[88] Within Jainism and the monist schools of Advaita Vedanta and Shaivism the goal of yoga takes the form of Moksha, which is liberation from all worldly suffering and the cycle of birth and death (Samsara), at which point there is a realisation of identity with the Supreme Brahman.
Whether you are looking for a workout program that’s easy to learn, requires little or no equipment, and soothes your soul while toning your body, or if strengthening your cardiovascular system, toning and stretching your muscles, and improving your mental fitness are on your to-do list, yoga is for you.
Yoga (yóga) refers to traditional physical and mental disciplines originating in India.
The Sanskrit word yoga has many meanings,and is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj, meaning “to control”, “to yoke” or “to unite”. Translations include “joining”, “uniting”, “union”, “conjunction”, and “means”. Outside India, the term yoga is typically associated with Hatha Yoga and its asanas (postures) or as a form of exercise. A person who practices yoga or follows the yoga philosophy is called a Yogi.
Patanjali is widely regarded as the founder of the formal Yoga philosophy.[33] Patanjali’s yoga is known as Raja yoga, which is a system for control of the mind.[34] Patanjali defines the word “yoga” in his second sutra,[35] which is the definitional sutra for his entire work:
Tagged with: Advaita Vedanta, Birth And Death, Cycle Of Birth And Death, Hatha Yoga, Improving Health, Jainism, Mental Fitness, Moksha, Patanjali, Postures, Samsara, Sanskrit Root, Sanskrit Word Yoga, Strengthening Your Cardiovascular System, Stretching Muscles, Supreme Brahman, Toning Your Body, Workout Program, Yoga Philosophy, Yoga Postures, Yogi, Yoke